Pippa MacKay
@pippam.bsky.social
Retired GP, pro choice mother of daughters and grandmother of granddaughters. No RW bullshit or conspiracy theories thanks. No racism, misogyny or anti LGBTQ etc views.
You’re joking right! Surely this car crash of government wouldn’t be quite that stupid?!
Boy if you think our health system is stretched now, just wait til Serco “known for abusing prisoners” get their hands on it
Prisons operator Serco eyes NZ's public health infrastructure needs
The outsourcing firm tells the Government it is uniquely positioned, and its services could be of great value
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November 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
You’re joking right! Surely this car crash of government wouldn’t be quite that stupid?!
As I retired GP I have experienced this with family members not removing access to a vehicle in spite of me notifying Waka Kotahi and their licence being removed. People with dementia can forget!! I had to explain that I could get the police to remove the car if they didn’t.
For those of you who know my involvement in motorsport + caring for an impaired elder, I can’t underline this enough.
Evaluation from the family doctor & if they lose their licence, you MUST remove their vehicle. Dm me if you struggle with this.
Evaluation from the family doctor & if they lose their licence, you MUST remove their vehicle. Dm me if you struggle with this.
Check on your elders people--you want them to transition to not driving well before they drive their car into the home of another family!
November 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
As I retired GP I have experienced this with family members not removing access to a vehicle in spite of me notifying Waka Kotahi and their licence being removed. People with dementia can forget!! I had to explain that I could get the police to remove the car if they didn’t.
@jennycarryer.bsky.social Great column in the paper this morning. I so agree with what you say about the current govt and health ‘ policy’!
October 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
@jennycarryer.bsky.social Great column in the paper this morning. I so agree with what you say about the current govt and health ‘ policy’!
Surely a breech of contract or did our deputy PM misspeak about this?
Millions of aluminium trays used for school lunches will go to landfill despite claims they were being recycled.
Millions of aluminium school lunch trays heading to landfill
The School Lunch Collective, which supplies more than 100,000 meals a day, has started recycling about half of its lunch trays - but none in the South Island.
www.thepress.co.nz
July 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Surely a breech of contract or did our deputy PM misspeak about this?
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"Peter Thiel will be able to build bunkers wherever he wants, and McDonalds will be able to plant its flag wherever it deems it will make the most money. The community won’t even be consulted, let alone have a chance to speak up or be heard."
Regulatory Standards Bill could cost up to $60 million a year
And even the most conservative estimates of $18 million a year from Treasury misses the mark i.e. Treasury says most costs are yet to be accounted for
open.substack.com
June 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"Peter Thiel will be able to build bunkers wherever he wants, and McDonalds will be able to plant its flag wherever it deems it will make the most money. The community won’t even be consulted, let alone have a chance to speak up or be heard."
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“This latest assault on our democracy is a despicable piece of legislation, aimed at over half of the population of this country, without giving them any chance to scrutinise or debate it. Having declared war on the environment, the Government is now declaring war on women.”
Must read 👇🔥
Must read 👇🔥
Anne Salmond: She won't be right, mate
Having declared war on the environment, the Government is now declaring war on women.
newsroom.co.nz
May 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“This latest assault on our democracy is a despicable piece of legislation, aimed at over half of the population of this country, without giving them any chance to scrutinise or debate it. Having declared war on the environment, the Government is now declaring war on women.”
Must read 👇🔥
Must read 👇🔥
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Bologna has recently published a Report on the first year of implementing the 30 km/h speed limit in the city. For the first time since 1991, no pedestrians were killed, road deaths decreased by 50%, crashes by 13% and urban traffic pollution by 30%.
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www.comune.bologna.it/notizie/citt...
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www.comune.bologna.it/notizie/citt...
Comune di Bologna
www.comune.bologna.it
April 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Bologna has recently published a Report on the first year of implementing the 30 km/h speed limit in the city. For the first time since 1991, no pedestrians were killed, road deaths decreased by 50%, crashes by 13% and urban traffic pollution by 30%.
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www.comune.bologna.it/notizie/citt...
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www.comune.bologna.it/notizie/citt...
youtube.com/watch?v=3PD6.... Yesss she’s back
March 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM
youtube.com/watch?v=3PD6.... Yesss she’s back
Unbelievably insulting and serves to show how childish and ill equipped for their jobs these two are. Public health doctors and other health workers give their professional lives for a poorly paid job to advance the health and well being of the community
So the deputy prime minister and the minister of health have no real idea what “public health” actually means, nor what public health officials do.
That’s shameful & embarrassing to be honest. If public health officials can’t comment on issues that affect public health, we’re SO fucked.
That’s shameful & embarrassing to be honest. If public health officials can’t comment on issues that affect public health, we’re SO fucked.
Subtle isnt it.
This “us” & “them” rhetoric from Seymour & Simeon
Yet health officials are the one’s we rely on to do the work these NAct politicians take credit for if it’s good & blame when it’s bad
This isn’t us. If they divide us we lose. Stand up for health professionals left in NZ
#nzpol
This “us” & “them” rhetoric from Seymour & Simeon
Yet health officials are the one’s we rely on to do the work these NAct politicians take credit for if it’s good & blame when it’s bad
This isn’t us. If they divide us we lose. Stand up for health professionals left in NZ
#nzpol
March 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Unbelievably insulting and serves to show how childish and ill equipped for their jobs these two are. Public health doctors and other health workers give their professional lives for a poorly paid job to advance the health and well being of the community
Hahaha
Never liked him much but now we really hate him @foxylustygrover.bsky.social @dimsie.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Hahaha
What a clown show!
Boston Globe yesterday, "message apparently did not
reach immigration officials in time."
In several other cases, a person is absconded away, domestically or internationally in spite of a court order, and initial reports allude to information not being shared timely.
This judge smelled a rat.
reach immigration officials in time."
In several other cases, a person is absconded away, domestically or internationally in spite of a court order, and initial reports allude to information not being shared timely.
This judge smelled a rat.
Doctor and Professor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/u...
March 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
What a clown show!
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In 1987 New Zealand signed up to International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 144 Tripartite Consultation requiring NZ to ensure effective consultation between rep's of NZ gov't, employers (BusinessNZ) and workers (NZCTU).
Does Van Velden know this?
#NZpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/02/04/v...
Does Van Velden know this?
#NZpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/02/04/v...
Van Velden turns down union meetings in ‘unprecedented’ lack of engagement
Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety shuns typical monthly meetings but makes time for ‘fake unions’ linked to anti-vax movement, reports Alice Peacock
newsroom.co.nz
February 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
In 1987 New Zealand signed up to International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 144 Tripartite Consultation requiring NZ to ensure effective consultation between rep's of NZ gov't, employers (BusinessNZ) and workers (NZCTU).
Does Van Velden know this?
#NZpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/02/04/v...
Does Van Velden know this?
#NZpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/02/04/v...
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The NZ Herald published 8 stories about Golriz Gharaman NOT stealing at Pak n Save.
We're on day 2 of Tim Jago being identified for very serious sexual abuse of minors and they've already stopped reporting. Their only article is RNZ's.
We're on day 2 of Tim Jago being identified for very serious sexual abuse of minors and they've already stopped reporting. Their only article is RNZ's.
February 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The NZ Herald published 8 stories about Golriz Gharaman NOT stealing at Pak n Save.
We're on day 2 of Tim Jago being identified for very serious sexual abuse of minors and they've already stopped reporting. Their only article is RNZ's.
We're on day 2 of Tim Jago being identified for very serious sexual abuse of minors and they've already stopped reporting. Their only article is RNZ's.
What abject bs Luxon spouts.
Who knew having a father and getting someone knocked up was equivalent to years of training and subject matter expertise?
January 19, 2025 at 4:21 AM
What abject bs Luxon spouts.
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As LA is on fire thanks to Exxon, now is as good a time as any to say that climate disaster costs are increasing 30% each year
And yet the right still insists we can’t afford climate action
on.ft.com/4a6WJYp
And yet the right still insists we can’t afford climate action
on.ft.com/4a6WJYp
Catastrophes cost the world $320bn in 2024, reinsurer reports
Losses rise by 30 per cent as climate change takes its toll
on.ft.com
January 9, 2025 at 8:26 AM
As LA is on fire thanks to Exxon, now is as good a time as any to say that climate disaster costs are increasing 30% each year
And yet the right still insists we can’t afford climate action
on.ft.com/4a6WJYp
And yet the right still insists we can’t afford climate action
on.ft.com/4a6WJYp
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Important thread for everyone in NZ. If you think the treaty bill is awful, this is the one they are distracting you from. Submissions close Jan 13th
December 22, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Important thread for everyone in NZ. If you think the treaty bill is awful, this is the one they are distracting you from. Submissions close Jan 13th
www.stuff.co.nz/culture/3605... Wow. Amazing!
December 10, 2024 at 8:26 PM
www.stuff.co.nz/culture/3605... Wow. Amazing!
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Conventional wisdom in 2024 seems to dictate that the Covid-19 response was an overreaction, but that conventional wisdom is wrong.
My analysis on the Royal Commission report and the response to it:
newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/03/h...
My analysis on the Royal Commission report and the response to it:
newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/03/h...
Historical revisionism on Covid threatens NZ's pandemic preparedness
Comment: The Royal Commission report fundamentally validates the strategic and tactical choices made during the acute phase of the pandemic
newsroom.co.nz
December 2, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Conventional wisdom in 2024 seems to dictate that the Covid-19 response was an overreaction, but that conventional wisdom is wrong.
My analysis on the Royal Commission report and the response to it:
newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/03/h...
My analysis on the Royal Commission report and the response to it:
newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/03/h...
November 30, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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Remember when Luxon said he didn't take a portfolio so he could remain abreast of all the things his Minister was doing?
How can Luxon honestly say he hasn’t looked at Costello’s “independent advice” when it was made public a week ago and he’s been asked about constantly. What a tool.
October 7, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Remember when Luxon said he didn't take a portfolio so he could remain abreast of all the things his Minister was doing?
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Psst:...advice from my big brother: direct all your anger and outrage at Luxon for allowing such craven bullshit from his coalition partners - he's the one who handed them the power. He won't like the heat.
April 1, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Psst:...advice from my big brother: direct all your anger and outrage at Luxon for allowing such craven bullshit from his coalition partners - he's the one who handed them the power. He won't like the heat.
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I appreciate the Prime Minister stating this philosophy so clearly.
April 1, 2024 at 6:20 PM
I appreciate the Prime Minister stating this philosophy so clearly.
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I think the motivation for cutting the budgets and services of nz parliament is so they can provides those tax cuts.
But, this is the branch that lets us see what's happening in parliament, which bills and acts are coming out... Luxon's gov picked that to reduce.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/22/g...
But, this is the branch that lets us see what's happening in parliament, which bills and acts are coming out... Luxon's gov picked that to reduce.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/22/g...
January 21, 2024 at 6:48 PM
I think the motivation for cutting the budgets and services of nz parliament is so they can provides those tax cuts.
But, this is the branch that lets us see what's happening in parliament, which bills and acts are coming out... Luxon's gov picked that to reduce.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/22/g...
But, this is the branch that lets us see what's happening in parliament, which bills and acts are coming out... Luxon's gov picked that to reduce.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/22/g...
Yes indeed and particularly by a party for which 8% of people voted!
If that utterly mendacious referendum proposal is in the deal then Luxon is potentially doing to us what David Cameron did to the UK when agreeing to the Brexit referendum, ie sending us down a very destructive path. Feeling very anxious. #nzpol
November 20, 2023 at 4:46 AM
Yes indeed and particularly by a party for which 8% of people voted!